God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
That we believe in Christ does not mean that we walk with the Lord. Going to church doesn´t make us God´s true children. Being good or obeying religious practices does not prove we follow Jesus. But humbling ourselves and seeking to engage with God will lead us in the right direction. Turning from our ways... Continue Reading →
Our first response to adversity or tragedy is to feel sorry for ourselves. We may even wonder why God could allow something bad to happen to us. But those who walk closely with their Savior can avoid the strain. They pass by these hurdles without suffering their negative effects. How? They keep their eyes and... Continue Reading →
When will we learn to press on in our relationship with God? Relationships are things that must be invested in. We must seek to engage with our friends to receive constant and growing enjoyment. Family members are always closer to our hearts if we get to spend quality time with them. How can we not... Continue Reading →
If we strip down our religion to the very basics, what do we get? Some come to their declaration of faith in God. Others arrive at church attendance or a selection of doctrines. But external actions and mere notions will never get us very close to the Lord. There needs to be an encounter where... Continue Reading →
A step into the presence of God is a thrilling thing. But to share every step with Him can only be our highest goal. Moments of enlightenment where we are aware of the presence of God are precious beyond words. Yet as sweet as they may be, they will not mean that we have attained... Continue Reading →
Dark powers would love to steal every moment we could spend with God. Distractions are placed in our lives on purpose. It is no accident that our world spins at a quicker pace all the time. We were warned it would be like this. So let the Lord find some who will still resist. Let... Continue Reading →
Christians today are under attack, even though we don´t see it. Somehow, the ways of the world are finding their way back into our thinking. It happened so subtly that we didn´t even realize it. But, even while talking up the Lord, our hearts go out to the things of the earth. We lift God... Continue Reading →
Anyone who wants it enough will learn to hear from God. All the blessings God has for His children are free and available. The Lord wants to share them with us. He encourages us to pursue them, pray for them, and grow close enough to Him so that they are rightfully ours. One delight we... Continue Reading →
Depression is real and can come to anyone. Those who enter will struggle to get out. Yet those who turn to God can rise in hope. Being down is not always a bad place. It can help us look up. From there, we realize that our hope lies in God. We stretch for the Lord´s... Continue Reading →
There is a special breed of believers. They are the ones who steal off to find a quiet place or moment to be alone with Him. They do it often. They are never quite themselves unless they find their times to be in His presence. They have questions for Him. These believers need to hear... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 